Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to provide one-on-one care throughout the Palmer–Chicopee territory. The role follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, with no weekends or holidays. The assistant carries out treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist and helps patients improve mobility, safety, strength, balance, and independence in their homes. The position involves educating patients and caregivers, monitoring treatment response, communicating with the supervising therapist, coordinating with the care team, and completing clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
- A compassionate approach to helping patients and caregivers navigate recovery at home.
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of PTA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the established plan of care and physician’s orders.
- Help patients build strength, improve balance and mobility, and work toward functional goals.
- Teach patients and caregivers home exercises, safe movement techniques, and proper use of assistive devices.
- Monitor each patient’s response to treatment and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or safety risks to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation reflecting treatment, progress, and care coordination.
- Follow applicable clinical standards, state practice guidelines, payer requirements, and patient privacy and safety policies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
- Continuing education at no cost for all employees.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program, subject to program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
